Kinsmen - Spaceman Atlas III Demo

Ask a normal human being...let me back up. Ask a normal guitarist to name their favorite boost, and you can get an array of answers. Most would draw from the pool of simple attenuating boost while a few would mention specific types of boost.

Spaceman pedals are not for those people. Space man pedals are for the guitarist that desires perfection, detail and harmonic beauty. While only discerning ears can find the nuances of this preamp booster, you'd really have to be impaired to miss the harmonic intricacies evident in a slightly/mildly over driven amp.

Upper frequencies jump out at you with a sheen that titillates but doesn't pierce your ear, while the lows stay firmly intact. While the pedal does produce volume, it does so while rounding out the sound so that the notes are clear, but not detrimental to your hearing.

If the devil really is in the details, it's probable that while opening the back to peak at the gorgeous wiring, a few demons may fall out. But never mind the demons, the vinyl faceplate, dada-ware control knob and dim-able yellow indicator will make you forget all about them.

Equipment list:
Guitar: Matt Artinger semi-hollow custom #161
Amp: Two-Rock Classic Type III
Cab: Matchless 4X10
Cables: Mogami/Monster/Lava Tephra
Mic: SM7B
Misc: Stymon Deco (for slapback)

Atlas Settings:
Intro 1: Off
Intro 2: 20
Intro 3: 40
Rhythm Guitar: 40
Lead 1: 80
Lead 2: 100
Outro: 100

[SurJones]

I almost went with the EarthQuaker but after seeing this - I just placed my order for the Spaceman!

[soundknight]

The price of these things makes me think of just buying a second hand amp head and getting a switcher to have 2 truly awesome sounds.

[Casey_J]

geez What Passes for love too! Man you play all my favorite songs in your demos! And that's a sweet guitar! Once again very professional demo.

[bobsteingraber]

Nice demo! What is that gorgeous guitar that you're using?